Ontario Provincial Police say DNA technology was key in identifying the remains of an Ohio man whose body was discovered in Algonquin Park 45 years ago.

A portion of Ricky Singer’s body was first found by a hiker near the Hardwood Lookout Trail on April 19, 1980.

This led officers to conduct an extensive search of the area, where they found a boot, a leather wallet, clothing, a sleeping bag, camping gear, and additional human remains.

There was no foul play suspected in connection with the death, according to police.

At the time, police believed the person to be between 18 and 21 years of age at the time of death and had narrowed the date to between July 1, 1971 and spring 1978.

Police say they eventually narrowed the window to a two-year period before the remains were found.

While p

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